00:00 Now, your latest news update for Birmingham.
00:04 West Midlands Police has revealed that the force recovered more than 130 firearms from
00:09 the region in 2023.
00:11 This is up from 121 recoveries the previous year, while firearms discharges fell.
00:18 Police also caught 11 sexual predators thanks to online undercover work.
00:23 A plan to provide a new seating area and display a helicopter in Paul Wise Bar and Grill's
00:28 pub garden in Rowdy Regis has been blocked by Sandwell Council.
00:32 The council was concerned that extra customers would lead to off-street parking and more
00:37 noise for neighbours.
00:39 Aid community organisations in disadvantaged areas of the West Midlands are set to receive
00:44 £400,000 worth of new funding to help their communities.
00:48 The funding comes from the Commonwealth Games Legacy Pot, issued by the West Midlands Combined
00:53 Authority.
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